Midland

120 Educators unite to strengthen student attendance across Bay and Arenac Counties

More than 120 educators, administrators, counselors, family engagement staff, and community partners gathered at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center to strengthen regional efforts focused on improving student attendance and supporting families

Great Lakes Bay area Juneteenth celebrations

From health fairs and concerts to parades, festivals and community gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations across Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties will offer residents multiple opportunities to honor Black history, celebrate freedom and connect with their communities.

Great Lake Pride announces Pride Month events throughout region

Great Lakes Bay Pride and its community partners celebrate Pride Month throughout June with events across Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

Boat on lake
“We’re Back”: Sanford welcomes the return of the lake

With water returning to Sanford Lake, residents of Sanford are celebrating the return of a way of life they missed for six years.

Dow Gardens opens new welcome center, marking 125 years of hospitality

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will celebrate the opening of a new 22,000-square-foot Welcome Center at Dow Gardens on Friday, June 19, marking a major new chapter in the 125-year history of the beloved botanical destination.

Mackenzie Render
Teach Me Tuesdays: Building confidence through real world learning

Mrs. Render is helping students gain independence and dignity through hands-on life skills and meaningful connections.

Sanford Lake refill begins with head start, full return expected by mid-May

The return of Sanford Lake is no longer a distant milestone. With water already rising and a rebuilt dam in place, the long-awaited refill process is officially underway, setting the stage for a summer many residents have spent years hoping to see again.

Butterfly On hand
Butterflies in Bloom enters final week at Dow Gardens conservatory

With just days remaining, visitors still have a chance to walk among thousands of butterflies at the Dow Gardens Conservatory before the annual “Butterflies in Bloom” exhibit closes April 19.

A sure sign of Spring – Easter egg hunts and butterflies

From Easter egg hunts and bunny photo ops to brunch buffets and butterflies in bloom, early April is packed with family-friendly events across the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Creative 360 kicks off the year with art and comedy

Creative 360 is kicking off January with art and laughter, opening its “Animals in Art” exhibition and welcoming back the Dad Joke Show.

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